Mexican-American War BP Review

Which of the following was acquired by the United States at the close of the Mexican-American War?

• Texas

• Nebraska

• Utah

• Louisiana

What effect did the Battle of the Alamo have on the Mexican-American War?

• It led to the unconditional surrender of the Mexican Army

• It enabled Texas to join the United States

• It drummed up American anger against Mexico before the war began

• It preceded the American attack against Mexico City

What role did Abraham Lincoln play in the Mexican-American War?

• As President, he ordered American troops to attack.

• As a Congressman, he opposed it.

• As a Senator, he voted in favor of the war.

• He was a close advisor to the sitting President.

What can you infer about how the Mexican-American War affected General Zachary Taylor's career?

• It made him so popular that he was soon elected President

• It enabled him to serve as Governor of Texas for two decades

• It ruined his prospects for ever being elected to public office

• It made him extremely popular in Mexico, but unpopular in the United States

What can you conclude about General Santa Anna?

• He is regarded as the worst leader in Mexico's history.

• He was a brilliant general and military tactician.

• He was a great believer in democracy and individual rights.

• He was more concerned with gaining power than human rights.

Which of the following is an opinion about Manifest Destiny?

• It reached the height of its popularity during the 1840s.

• Its goals were racist and unethical.

• Its goals required the U.S. to acquire Mexican land.

• Its supporters were pleased by the outcome of the Mexican-American war.

Place the following events in sequence, from left to right: A) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo; B) Battle of the Alamo; C) Texas becomes a U.S. state

• A,C,B

• B,C,A

• C,B,A

• B,A,C

If you wanted to visit land that the United States bought from Mexico a few years after the Mexican-American war, where would you go?

• Northern California

• Southern New Mexico

• Western Nevada

• Eastern Oregon

Why did Mexico believe that Santa Anna's forced signing of the Treaties of Velasco made them invalid?

• As a military commander, Santa Anna was not empowered to sign treaties

• Santa Anna could not read English, so he couldn't understand the treaty

• Santa Anna's signature was forged by the Texians who captured him

• In order for a peace agreement to be valid, both sides need to sign it voluntarily

Why did the Mexican-American War cause lingering resentment among Mexicans?

• Any major military defeat is bound to upset the populace.

• They were close to winning the war until the very end, when General Scott entered Mexico City.

• It was an unprovoked war that resulted in the loss of more than half of their land.

• Mexican citizens lost their right to vote and own property after the war.